Best Hang Gliding Schools In California

By: Amanda Ferguson

Break Studios Contributing Writer

The best hang gliding schools in California are not too difficult to find. They usually exist around areas where the terrain is best for hang gliding. In California, they should not be a problem to find. These  schools all have great teachers, equipment and reputations.

  1. High Adventure Hang Gliding School. Based out of San Bernardino, California, this school is one of the best there is. It is ran by the dynamic husband and wife team that have been in the business of foot launching since 1974. They are raved about across California and are adored by many. They teach hang gliding on a daily basis and are happy to tailor certification programs to your every whim. They are also an award winning school and proudly display those award throughout their offices. You can find them located at the Andy Jackson Airpark.
  2. Merlin Flight School. In San Francisco, California, this school is all about the "magic" of flying and hang gliding. They are located on the San Rafael island in the San Francisco Bay. They are so proud of their former students that they proudly display their achievements on their website. They offer different hang gliding packages, from the introductory lesson to the advanced course. Students get the best options for their education.
  3. California Hang Gliding. California has some of the most beautiful coastline in the country. At this hang gliding school, students not only study flight, but the terrain as well. They are so proud of their instructors, including Paris Williams, a world champion in hang gliding. They use the most state-of-the-art equipment so students are always up to date with the best that's out there. You can find them on Skyline Boulevard in San Francisco!
Posted on: Feb. 26, 2011